These Are The World's Strongest Militaries

Poland

Though you may not be aware, Poland has a very strong defense presence. The nation is ranked 23rd out of 140 countries considered as the most powerful militaries in the world. The Polish Armed Forces have some pretty substantial numbers when it comes to troops. Currently, they have 114,050 active duty personnel on their roster. 

Brazil

After the United States, the Brazilian Armed Forces are the second-largest military group in the Americas. Thanks to the impressive and expensive military equipment the country is the largest Latin American armed force. They currently have 334,500 active-duty soldiers and are looking to expand their presence under the Calha Norte program. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.